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SUMMARY

The custom applicator position requires an individual with the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and when the weather is ideal. Working safely is of utmost importance. 

The position will come with full benefits, and pay ranging from $20-25 per hour depending on experience. 

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all company owned or leased application equipment
• Operate all equipment safely and accurately
• Responsible for the regular upkeep and maintenance of all application equipment at the regular intervals designated by the equipment manufacturer
• Responsible for accurately applying the required amount of product to assigned fields as designated by generated custom application sheets
• Responsible for determining if conditions are acceptable for spraying and mitigating drift to surround susceptible vegetation
• Accurately record spray conditions on custom application logs (wind speed, direction, nozzle pressure, nozzle spacing, start time, end time, start date, end date)
• Expected to be in the field seven days a week if weather conditions permit application of products
• Comply with the Garden City Co-op Safety and Compliance Manual
• Comply with the Garden City Co-op Employee Manual

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements
• Obtain and maintain a Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
• Paying attention to detail and maintaining accuracy.
• Patience and adaptability.
• Customer service orientation.
• Superior numeric skills to calculate application rates in ounces, pints, gallons, etc.
• Knowledge of office procedure and etiquette.
• Use of internet, email, and provided software